Things are looking up. We just need to turn that corner...
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You are being myopic here. We played two FCS teams last year, and struggled to win those games. This year we have played zero FCS games, and have beaten as many FBS teams as we did all of last year. But yes, if all you care about is the number, we have not improved in the wins department due to a tougher schedule.2-4 after 6 games this year.
3-3 after 6 games last year. We have regressed. The team is more competitive on the field, but is now finding ways to lose. W-L is the only thing that matters at the end of the day, and record is all that people look at when comparing a team's performance from year to year.
We now play the #2 ranked most difficult remaining schedule in the country to finish out the season. It isn't going to get better.
You are being myopic here. We played two FCS teams last year, and struggled to win those games. This year we have played zero FCS games, and have beaten as many FBS teams as we did all of last year. But yes, if all you care about is the number, we have not improved in the wins department due to a tougher schedule.
But do you disagree that the team is better at football?
You seem to be having issues being consistent. You said no, but then said the teams we played last year improved more than us. So did we improve at football or not?Yes. The two teams that Colorado beat last year and have played this year have apparently improved more than Colorado because both were losses this year. Scoring more points than last year is meaningless when at the end of the day there aren't any wins to show for it.
You are being myopically stoopid here. We played two FCS teams last year, and struggled to win those games. This year we have played zero FCS games, and have beaten as many FBS teams as we did all of last year. But yes, if all you care about is the number, we have not improved in the wins department due to a tougher schedule.
But do you disagree that the team is better at football?
You seem to be having issues being consistent. You said no, but then said the teams we played last year improved more than us. So did we improve at football or not?
So we are not better at football because some teams improved more than we did. Got it.I used the word apparently, but let me be clear. Games that were won last year, were lost this year, and the team has a worse record at the same point in the season. That is regression.
Buffedup has an agenda; facts that don't fit with that agenda are discarded, and facts that confirm that agenda are elevated to "critically important" status. This behavior is common in politicians, so it should be easy enough to recognize for what it is.You are being myopic here. We played two FCS teams last year, and struggled to win those games. This year we have played zero FCS games, and have beaten as many FBS teams as we did all of last year. But yes, if all you care about is the number, we have not improved in the wins department due to a tougher schedule.
But do you disagree that the team is better at football?
Yes. The two teams that Colorado beat last year and have played this year have apparently improved more than Colorado because both were losses this year. Scoring more points than last year is meaningless when at the end of the day there aren't any wins to show for it.
eh, haters gonna hate. I think anyone without an agenda can see improvement is occurring, and just like most of us predicted, it hasn't shown up in the win column quite yet. Losing to CSU was a disappointment, but that team is turning out to be a solid opponent. Week to week, the team has been improving, and didn't really show a step back against OSU, which was more or less the stiffest competition we have had yet.I should have known better...
eh, haters gonna hate. I think anyone without an agenda can see improvement is occurring, and just like most of us predicted, it hasn't shown up in the win column quite yet. Losing to CSU was a disappointment, but that team is turning out to be a solid opponent. Week to week, the team has been improving, and didn't really show a step back against OSU, which was more or less the stiffest competition we have had yet.
Although those are flawed, they are a decent barometer and probably the best ones we can get unless anyone has access to the formulas used by Vegas.Final 2012 F/+: 124
Final 2013 F/+: 95
2014 F/+: 67
Yep, regression
2-4 after 6 games this year.
3-3 after 6 games last year. We have regressed. The team is more competitive on the field, but is now finding ways to lose. W-L is the only thing that matters at the end of the day, and record is all that people look at when comparing a team's performance from year to year.
We now play the #2 ranked most difficult remaining schedule in the country to finish out the season. It isn't going to get better.
The frustrating thing is that I am not on here posting my opinion and then upset when people disagree. The quotes about our improvement and HCMM's coaching abilities are coming directly from the opposing Pac-12 coaches. I guess some on the board are able to judge our progress more accurately than Graham and Riley.
At the end of the day it's all about wins. If we win 2 or even 3 games this year it will be seen as a step back which will hurt our rebuild. Remember who lost close games? Dan Hawkins
Do you honestly think using Hawkins is a good example to use here?At the end of the day it's all about wins. If we win 2 or even 3 games this year it will be seen as a step back which will hurt our rebuild. Remember who lost close games? Dan Hawkins
Dan Hawkins didn't arrive when we were losing every game by 4 touchdowns. Upon his arrival is when CU started losing to teams like Montana State. CU double downed on fail with two years of Embree.
Do you honestly think using Hawkins is a good example to use here?
Why not? Hawkins team improved dramatically and went bowling in year 2 after a 2-10 year 1. We all thought we were on our way and were dead wrong. You have absolutely no way of knowing what is in store next year. We honestly cannot know what the future holds for the team until MacIntyre starts winning games. Everything is just conjecture at this point.
I'm not trying to hate on the Buffs. I've been dying watching these close losses, just like everybody else.
Do they LOOK better this year? Undoubtedly. But at the end of the day WINS ARE ALL THAT MATTERS. That is is a indisputable fact, and the ONLY thing that coach MacIntyre will be judged and retained on.
Maybe because the two situations they inherited are completely different?Why not? Hawkins team improved dramatically and went bowling in year 2 after a 2-10 year 1. We all thought we were on our way and were dead wrong. You have absolutely no way of knowing what is in store next year. We honestly cannot know what the future holds for the team until MacIntyre starts winning games. Everything is just conjecture at this point.
I'm not trying to hate on the Buffs. I've been dying watching these close losses, just like everybody else.
Do they LOOK better this year? Undoubtedly. But at the end of the day WINS ARE ALL THAT MATTERS. That is a indisputable fact, and the ONLY thing that coach MacIntyre will be judged and retained on.
This will be a big test as the second half of our schedule is brutal. But either way, we are a much improved team.I'm glad the last two games have been close but I'll wait for the next few games vs Pac powers before deciding. Just win
Maybe because the two situations they inherited are completely different?